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    Posted 8 years ago

    vintagelamp
    (1101 items)

    I found this antique dry sink at my neighbor's estate sale. She was an antique dealer in the past and had this piece in her bathroom. I found the definition of a dry sink on line:

    Styles vary, but generally a dry sink consists of a cabinet with a slightly recessed top, made to hold a basin and pitcher for water.

    Often used in kitchens, bedrooms, or on porches, the lip around the top of the dry sink was made to contain any overflow of water along with the items being washed.Typically, this would include fruits and vegetables if the dry sink was in the kitchen or porch, and shaving supplies or other toiletries if it was in a bedroom. The cabinet was a convenient place to keep supplies out of sight. Towels, scrub brushes, and soap could all be tucked away, yet readily available.

    With the advent of indoor plumbing, the functionality of the dry sink was no longer necessary, but the look of a dry sink is still very popular in home decorating. Because it's not hooked up to any plumbing, the dry sink can be used anywhere as decoration, as well as provide a little extra storage space behind the doors of the cabinet area.

    All it takes is a basin and pitcher of water to restore its original purpose if you want to add a little authenticity to your country decorating!

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